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Michigan Hockey: Undefeated, Unstoppable?
9 Oct
Summary
- Michigan remains undefeated and ranked second nationally.
- Key players like Perron and Hage lead the Wolverines' offense.
- Alaska Anchorage seeks its first win after a tough opening series.
The No. 2 ranked Michigan Wolverines are set to host Alaska Anchorage in a two-game series this weekend, carrying an undefeated record. Michigan is coming off a dominant performance against Bowling Green, where Head Coach Brandon Naurato secured his 100th career win.
Offensive leaders Jayden Perron and Michael Hage have each recorded seven points through the first two games, with thirteen Wolverines in total having registered points. Dynamic defensemen Henry Mews and Landon DuPont have also impressed, contributing significantly on the power play. Sophomore goaltender Jake Ivankovic has been solid in net, continuing his strong play from the previous season.
Alaska Anchorage, however, is facing a challenging start to its season under first-year head coach Eric Rud. The Seawolves are in search of their first win after being swept by Denver. Despite offensive bright spots like Tye Spencer and freshman defenseman Cooper Anderson, the team has struggled defensively and in goal.
This series is viewed as a potential trap for Michigan, as they prepare for a highly anticipated rematch against Denver the following weekend. The Wolverines aim to use this matchup to work out any remaining kinks and fine-tune their special teams before facing tougher competition.
